Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences with a Research Placement in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
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Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
GBP
36,800
(c. USD50,173.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences with Research Placement is a four-year program designed to provide substantial research experience, including a full year spent at a top global research laboratory outside Manchester.
- Gain a holistic understanding of Earth systems in order to learn from the past, comprehend the present and influence our future in this 4-year, integrated master's (MEarthSci) degree.
- Learn to read the 4.5 billion-year record of the Earth, including the formation of our solar system, and the evolution of living systems and changing environmental conditions, while also studying the sustainable development of Earth's energy and resources.
- Head to geologically and environmentally fascinating locations in the UK and abroad on cv-enhancing field trips that will equip you with transferable skills.
- Spend Year 3 of your degree working full-time in one of the world's leading research labs.
- Study at a UK top 10 university for Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences. (THE World Rankings 2024)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A-level AAA, including at least one science subject. Subjects considered to be science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Geology, Environmental Science, and Geography. If Geography is the only science subject being taken, applicants may first be required to attend an interview online or in person to assess their suitability for the course. If you miss the MEarthSci/MEnvSci grades, but meet the BSc grades (ABB), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option. GCSE Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically a minimum of five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least grade 4/C in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. International Baccalaureate 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including at least one science subject. IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each sub-skill TOEFL iBT 90 with no less than 20 in all other subscores
Tuition
GBP
36,800